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(...) I envisage that the collective mind of the UK 'festers would achieve the optimum balance of form and function. -- Liam. (URL) (26 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi all, Festers and UK AFOL's I would not want anyone to change their plans, but I would love to come and have got a licence to play! the only thing is that its only valid fro the 11/12 so unless I hear otherwise I won't se you on the 27th arrrr...! (...) (26 years ago, 1-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Ha ha Simon's pictures are still on the film sitting in the camera owing to (1) Simon wants to use the remaining few shots on the film to get some other piccies for his website (2) Simon's book, Professional ADSI Development is scheduled to (...) (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Ha ha Simon's pictures are still on the film sitting in the camera owing to (1) Simon wants to use the remaining few shots on the film to get some other piccies for his website (2) Simon's book, Professional ADSI Development is scheduled to go (...) (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Liam Parnell (<99093012333600.018...rrender2>) wrote at 11:31:59 (...) It's a nice idea. Do you want to go for beauty or height? (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Richard Franks (<FIvI0w.4y5@lugnet.com>) wrote at 12:43:44 (...) Those of us who were at LLW, and indeed the staff, were in awe of Liam's tower building prowess :-P (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Hey, Ben -- thanks for the heads up...I won't set my expectations too high (unlike my trip to Cincinnati earlier this week) I don't suppose you'll have a chance to check out the Kent province(Canterbury, Dover) anytime soon? :-) Paul, who is (...) (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Well I was recently there and checked out Cardiff and some of its surrounding areas and was pretty bummed out. Just a bunch of King Kahukas (why, I don't know). I thought I was onto a good thing - bummer. Ben (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk)
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Almost as bad as Huw's name badge idea :) Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I don't know if I'll be able to make it, but it does sound like a great idea to me! Those with electrical bits and bobs could run a wire through one corner (eg two studs in) to pass signals from one section to another. Probably wouldn't be (...) (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Communal Tower Building Project ===...=== Purpose ------ A large tower whereby each person completes a section. The interface between sections is specified, but everything else is up to the whims of the individual builder. Example ------ (Diagram (...) (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) How much is that? I just get weird ISO codes instead. (...) Ah, that's just capitalism, arbitration and the American Way(tm) ;) *ducks flying shrapnel* Richard (26 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 29 Sep 1999, Carbon 60 (<FIu7yI.BJx@lugnet.com>) wrote at 20:08:42 (...) Well, I know this hasn't happened to you yet, but most people get upset about their 30th, 40th, etc. birthdays. Not their 31st, 41st etc. Given that there's at least 4 (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 29 Sep 1999, Paul Sinasohn (<FIuD71.K7B@lugnet.com>) wrote at 22:01:49 (...) Ahh! You *really* shouldn't have said that! Now I'll have to check out the whole of South Wales before Christmas :-) (Don't worry: I can't) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 29 Sep 1999, Huw Millington (<FIuBnL.HGL@lugnet.com>) wrote at 21:23:56 (...) The question is: will I have enough space? ;-D <g> (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Busy Bee want to get rid of some of these quick so they've reduced them a little. Tel: 0161 881 3906 (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Tony, does West Country inclues Wales?? I'll be there for a week in January, and will attempt to clear out all Lego at that time, so here's fair warning :-) Paul Sinasohn (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.uk)
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Ian Bishop <ian@goodlife.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:XN8stFAJtk83Ewn...n.co.uk... (...) Very good Ian. I'll put a link to it from my pics page. Now, Simon, where've your pictures got to? Huw (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Carbon 60 <carbon60@bigfoot.com> wrote in message news:FIu7yI.BJx@lugnet.com... (...) That sounds like fun. I could bring the entire Futuron, Blacktron 1, Space Police 1 and MTron fleets if necessary :-) Huw (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Remember the third millennium doesn't start until Jan 1st 2001 :-) I'm sure we'll get at least 3 LEGOFests in before then. (...) Not too far away this time :-) Autoroute reckons a 1.5 hour drive. (...) I don't mind either one at this early (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Sounds interesting its only a short trip down the M6 for me, November is my preference, I am in Preston. Technic/Mindstorms is my thing but meeting fellow lego lovers will be enough for me. David Walton Email: d.walton@ndirect.co.uk Take a look at (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I finally got my pics back and incorporated them onto my new website, which also features a group photo from the Scottish Legofest earlier this year. Small beginnings I know but we all have to start somewhere. I hope to expand and improve it as a (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I can take either day, and I whole-heartedly intend to be there... classrooms of kids permitting! If I need to mark umpteen exercise books I may be a little late, but I *will* be there! David Leese Tony Priestman wrote in message ... (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:FIsAw8.5JE@lugnet.com... (...) I spoke too soon. I got a reply today: "There are no details yet of this promotion being released to the UK market" So, I read that as possibly, but don't (...) (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Either date is OK by me. I'm off on the weekend of 27th Nov and have booked leave for the weekend of 11th Dec just in case! Bagsy I get the bed :) Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Maybe its like cornflakes : "contents may settle in transit" ? (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Either date is fine by me, I hope to make it for the whole day this time ! I will be at a conference in Manchester 25th/26th so if you need any help setting up beforehand please feel free to e-mail. Cheers Alan Kershaw (26 years ago, 29-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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The 27th turns out to be better for me too 8-) but 11th is still possible if preferred See you all (again) then! Jon. Tony Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:pNKA+FAZwT83Ewx...n.co.uk... (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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OK, it's taken me a while to get organised, but here it is: probably the last Legofest of the millennium. Venue: my house, just outside Sandbach, Cheshire. About 2 miles from J17 on the M6, OS grid ref. SJ 746 594, or there abouts. Date: currently a (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:FIrqLv.Kv6@lugnet.com... (...) (petrol (...) That set doesn't look like there's much to it and the ferrari box is quite big. I suppose half the box is filled with useless air as is the (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I too mailed Shell UK, but so far have heard nothing. It does not look good... Huw (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:FIrqLv.Kv6@lugnet.com... The largest box (petrol (...) This is a slight exaggeration - its a smaller box and far fewer pieces. However it would easily be £15-£20 if it was for sale in the (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) to (...) once (...) the (...) SETS! This may be correct. I bought their overpriced petrol, and asked last weekend. The manager knew nothing. (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I don't know if one can have BO via the internet? but no one seems to reply to any messages I post? I have stated before that I have e.mailed shell UK once and sppoken to one of there PR guys Mark Harrision at Amec House just of the strand. I (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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When are these going on sale in the UK? (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Since the 'fest things seem to have died down a bit... I'll liven things up by stating that I got a set of Shell sets from Holland yesterday. They are excellent, and would seem to be very cheap. I am paying $70 for the set, and that includes $16 for (...) (26 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Sounds like they must have got some more stock. I picked up the 6969 for £14.99 (I think) some months ago from Safeway, but they ran out long ago. They had 6919 back then too, but also at more than £8.99. I'll check my local and pick up some more at (...) (26 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Sorry if this is old news, I can't remember who's said what. But anyway: I've just picked up two insectoid sets 6919 (the one with six big blue wheels) & 6969 (the light & sound one with two small ships attached on the sides) for £8.99 and £12.99 (...) (26 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) My local Sainsbury's has the Droid Fighter and Lightsabre Duel priced at ukp 2.50 each, but the Duel is sold out. There are lots of fighters, though. (...) I wouldn't go as far as appalling, but I agree the 'classic' sets are a great deal (...) (26 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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My local Beatties (Winchester) has some Star Wars sets in their sale - I don't remember all the prices but they weren't discounted by more than £2-£3. They had lots of other Phantom Menace merchandise reduced - maybe that's a sign of market (...) (26 years ago, 25-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Bah! :P Some kind person emailled me to say that they got it directly from DK, whose ordering number is: 0870 842 0000. It is a really lovely book! It kept my non Lego fanatical girlfriend entertained for hours at the Scottish Legofest, and (...) (26 years ago, 25-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Someone posted a little while ago about ASDA reducing the price of the Episode 1 sets. My local cheapjack 'remainders' store has just put literally dozens of Droid Fighter 7111 sets on the shelves for £2.99. Will all the sets be dumped before the (...) (26 years ago, 25-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I'm forwarding this from Stuart as he doesn't seem to be able to post. (...) :: paul :: (URL) <- yep, it's up but unfinished (26 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Liam Parnell <liamp@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:Pine.LNX.4.04.9...e.co.uk... (...) Very good, but I don't remember us all being bald :-) Huw (26 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <Pine.LNX.4.04.99092...ne.co.uk>, Liam Parnell <liamp@ukonline.co.uk> writes (...) There's not enough shelves or Lego :-) (26 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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You will find it at: (URL) (26 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FIIH8M.5FH@lugnet.com>, Richard Franks <spontificus@__no_spa m_please_im_veggie__yahoo.com> writes (...) Oh Richard! If only you'd said! We could have got you one from Bluewater *or* Legoland last weekend >:-) (26 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Arg, that's why all my attempts to find it have failed miserably! Does anyone know if that means that it'll be generally released then, or will it probably take a little longer to filter up to Scotland? Richard (26 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Ah - that was me you were talking to (possibly someone else too - I can't remember). Thanks Tony, that was - er - informative :) Simon (URL) Priestman <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:EnHOCbAcnV63EwG...n.co.uk... (...) (26 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I can't remember who I was talking to, but someone hadn't seen the infamous concentration camp sets. It's here, if anyone is interested: (URL) (26 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Paul Mison <lego@songtwo.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:37E89331.E9AC7F...n.co.uk... (...) it? Until now I think it has been available only at LEGO outlets (LLW and Bluewater) and from DKFL reps. Huw (26 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Don't know if anyone's in London or near enough to go to this. (It's just off Piccadilly Circus heading West.) "October 2 1999, Children's Day Dorling Kindersley Lego Funday 12pm-4pm Celebrate Lego at Waterstone's Piccadilly. An afternoon of Lego (...) (26 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Langleys in the centre of Norwich (not that close to UEA but not too far either) has sometimes got spares packs of pneumatics, but not at the moment. There should be a spares catalogue on the web somewhere, if not get in touch privately and I (...) (26 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Have you looked at some of the service packs which are available? Richard Kennaway wrote in message ... (...) Technics (...) the (...) interested. (...) (26 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi all, I'm slowly getting back to normal after the 'fest, i.e. I'm running late! Anyway, my thanks indeed to everyone who attended and helped to make it one of my best weekends ever 8-) I came out of it with some wonderful old hard-to-find pieces, (...) (26 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Yes - check out (URL) (26 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Where in the UK can I get pneumatic components and some dozens of long Technics beams? For the beams I could just buy a model kit (which one would be best value for this?), but the pneumatics are more of a problem. From (URL) what I want is several (...) (26 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Amen! But my bed was just right. (Post follow-up Goldilock comments to lugnet.off-topic.pun) :) (...) I'll send you my address once I get back to the states; I'll also need yours. The Santa Workshop looks really nice. Jon & I build it the (...) (26 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Yes I'll second that for you hosting the next event. I think there's enough of us in the North West now. I may even be able to round up a couple of Lego-oriented non-web friends for a more local event. But stop going on about how good it was later (...) (26 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <1eXUZTAwKn53Ewbc@go...on.co.uk>, Ian Bishop <ian@goodlife.demon.co.uk> writes (...) Oh yeah! Hear hear! My bed was a bit hard, though :-) (...) <snip> (...) Absolutely seconded to the hilt. And Mike, if you're listening, where do you (...) (26 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I had to get up at 0445 to enable an 0600 check-in and 0700 flight from Prestwick to Stansted. Chris Dee had offered a lift from there to Jon's, and was waiting at the airport on my arrival. We arrived at Jon's at 0935. What followed was 14 hours (...) (26 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Simon Robinson <simon@simonrobinson.com> wrote in message news:FIBnyw.Iy6@lugnet.com... (...) Another advantage of digital cameras :-) Huw (26 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) The free thing was somewhat hopeful- probably just have ended up in the local paper. I know there are cheaper places in Norwich too, and intend to keep using them- I expect I won't go in TRU unless I hear about sales. (Bonds, part of John (...) (26 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Yes, many thanks Jon for hosting the event - very enjoyable and rewarding. I certainly came away pleased with the results of my trades and it was good to see some of my surplus going to appreciative homes. Looking forward to the next one, Chris (...) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Just a quick post to express my thanks to Jon for hosting LEGOfest. It was great seeing some built models, and meeting people who have like interests. It was also astonishing and humbling to have the encyclopaedic knowledge of all of you (...) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Anyone know when this is due for release ?. I haven't been able to find an actual date for it yet, and it looks good. Thanks Ant ant@badmagic.demon.co.uk (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:FIB8pI.MpL@lugnet.com... (...) a week or two, though, before I get my film developed and post my piccies up. And don't worry Carbon and Tony, I'm sure you'll have found your way into (...) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I finally got the box posted off (to Michael Edwards) yesterday. I think it weighed 1.6kg. It couldn't therefore go 2nd class, so I sent it as a parcel. Postage was £3.50-ish. I put the technic in as noted by e-mail as well at the other stuff I (...) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Pictures of the event now up at (URL) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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We had a great day yesterday. Thanks to Jon and family for having us! There were 12 of us, IIRC: Me Jon Johathon Goldsworthy Simon Denscombe (AKA Carbon 60) Ian Bishop Tony Prestman Chris Dee Liam (surname escapes me) Sean (Jon's offline AFOL) Alan (...) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) TRU normally sell trains, but not a large stock. I couldn't imagine TRU giving anything away free! Now TRU is open the smaller toys shops may now close. There are better toyshops in Colchester (which isn't too far from you) - Colchester Co-op (...) (26 years ago, 18-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FI7y95.Bpt@lugnet.com>, Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> writes (...) I'm running late. Will be at least 11. Shouldn't be reading this, really:-) (26 years ago, 18-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I'm picking Ian Bishop up at Stansted Airport and we should be on the road by 8:30 - so expect to arrive around 10am. Chris (...) (26 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) It shouldn't be too bad that time of the day. BTW - the new link road between the M11 and M102M (Blackwall tunnel) is now open. I don't know if that makes any difference to time/distance, but it may cut off the corner and also avoids the (...) (26 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FI72CA.EGn@lugnet.com>, Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> writes (...) About 10:00 ish, depending on the M25/26 between the M40 & M2. Any helpful hints? And I'm probably on for LLW on Sunday :-) (26 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I'm scheduled to be there around 12:00 ish. (26 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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What time is everyone turning up? I'll probably be there 10:30 - 11:00 -ish Huw (6 boxes of goodies already to be loaded into my car :-) ) Jon D Hayward <Jon-D-Hayward@Chath...tel.co.uk> wrote in message news:FI628E.D5u@lugnet.com... (...) (26 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) The black 2x6x6 weight bricks are also found in the 1987-era single piece boat hull sets (4010, 4020, 4030). There appear to be two styles of construction for this weight part. In my experience the type with the vertical joint making the piece (...) (26 years ago, 17-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In article <FI5F32.1yH@lugnet.com>, Alan Kershaw <alan@kershawcomputing. freeserve.co.uk> writes (...) Not yet, but there seem to be a few of us in the Cheshire/Merseyside/Lancashire area, so perhaps something could be arranged. Where are you? (...) (...) (26 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(URL) attendees, more offered, more wanted... ...this is gonna be GOOD!!! Thanks again to Huw for posting the maps. My links now updated accordingly 8-) ...and further apologies to Simon for placing his train and monorail under 'offers' 8-( For (...) (26 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) with (...) to ? Just describe them well on rec.toys.lego or lugnet.general Otherwise, if you know roughly what you are after, wonder through the sets at: (URL) look at the instructions at: (URL) find that if you post a well worded message on (...) (26 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Just a quick post to introduce myself to the list. Alan Kershaw, age 42 Amazed to find these LEGO resources on the net (and that there are other people out there who like LEGO enough to write about it) I have been playing with LEGO since I was about (...) (26 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Don't know if anyone else is interested, but here goes anyway. Toys R Us opened at 9 am in Norwich this morning. I was 5th in a queue of 14, managed to find the Lego quite quickly, and marvelled at it all- unless I'm missing something it's the most (...) (26 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Missed out a couple of other things; Approx 10 small space 'parts packs' A selection of old non-lego catalogues that might be of interest (Scalextric, Airfix, Matchbox, Corgi Rockets etc) Ian Bishop, Ayrshire, UK (26 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Richard Dee <richard.dee@virgin.net> wrote in message (...) I hope you can make it... (...) Yes, I'd like to see it. Huw (26 years ago, 14-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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At Jon's request, maps can now be found at: (URL) think I have circled the right area. I'm sure Jon will LMK if not! Huw (26 years ago, 14-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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OK folks, here's most of what I'll be bringing for trade or sale; New sets in boxes 6048, 8205, 6515, 6516, 6319, 6555, 8203, 8204, 6236*2, 6417, 2848, 2872*2, 2882, 2871, 1760*2, 2849*4, 1825*4 (polybag) Used sets in boxes 8824, 8838 Used sets (...) (26 years ago, 14-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jon D Hayward <Jon-D-Hayward@Chath...tel.co.uk> wrote in message news:FI0MtJ.Lwt@lugnet.com... (...) pages (...) OK - will do. (26 years ago, 14-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hmmm... My PC (or my ISP?) has decided that it doesn't want to upload the images. I'll try again later, but I'm not even sure if I can update my pages either at the moment 8-( Huw: would you be so kind as to drop the maps on a page of your own, and (...) (26 years ago, 13-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Jon D Hayward <Jon-D-Hayward@Chath...tel.co.uk> wrote in message news:FHywMK.Kqz@lugnet.com... (...) You're welcome, but the image links appear to be broken :-) Huw (26 years ago, 13-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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More attendees! More trains (sorry Simon for putting your train under 'offers'). Tony's 'wants' added. Maps added (thanks, Huw) ...not long now!!! Jon. (URL) (26 years ago, 12-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| | Re: Southern UK LEGOfest - update / trip to LLW
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The 19th might be a good idea while Mike (and possibly Ian) are in the South, otherwise, the next weekend? I'm up for it 8-) Who else?!? BTW: If we hit on the 19th, you're _all_ welcome to stay over, but you'll need to bring your sleeping bags and (...) (26 years ago, 12-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Are any of you LEGOfestors interested in going to Legoland Windsor, sometime between the 19th-26th? I'd like to go, but it would be more fun to have company... that and so I don't look like such a geek. :) This should be my last post; I fly (...) (26 years ago, 12-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) The Entertainer in Camberley has recently expanded its lego section with all the new stuff. Visited today they had - all the rockraiders - all the new technics - the new train However, it was all top price. eg. the new technics supercar was (...) (26 years ago, 11-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:52:31 GMT, Jon D Hayward uttered the following profundities... (...) having thought this was last week, might still be able to attend. If anyone wants to see, I had rebuilt my Parthenon model, and can bring it along. (26 years ago, 10-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I was surprised to see this in Beatties today - this is the one with the blue front-panel programmable 'scout' 130GBP. Huw (26 years ago, 10-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Any ideas how late it's likely to go on to? I need to start planning trains back. Simon (2 URLs) (...) (26 years ago, 9-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(URL) attendees (!) More items offered 8-) 9 days and counting... Jon 8-) (26 years ago, 9-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I'll probably be bringing my Airport Shuttle. Does anyone have a 7740 train? I could bring an extra carriage - too many pieces missing for a complete train. BTW, Busy-Bee will be getting the new 1999 Train sets in soon in case you don't want (...) (26 years ago, 9-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Hi Kai, Du kanst ja auch im Holland vorbei kommen, Die Baustein hat 3 bis 4 zusammen treffen jedes jahr. Das nachste ist im november im Heemskerk, Holland. Grusse N. Hoogerbrug (26 years ago, 9-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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